Zinnias, Joseph's Coat Amaranthus to the left in front of the Mexican Bush Sage.

Susans popped up in the Alyssum

Still have some Dahlias blooming

Dracaena, Ornamental Potato Vine, Sunpatiens and Joseph's Coat Amaranthus...Amaranthus will turn more yellow and red the more sun it receives like in the photo with the Zinnias.

More heat on the way today. It was 78 degrees at 6 a.m. this morning, the heat index has been between 104 and 110. I am still not able to garden like I want to and many of my plants have been neglected. My arm is improving, although I am still not allowed to pick up anything with my left hand and I have to continue to wear the wrist brace. I say all that to say this, I am learning which plants are determined to live in my gardens despite the heat and some neglect.

Your garden looks like it is doing great in spite of your need to step back some from its care. I think you have ID'd a mystery plant of mine - the celosia. Mine doesn't have any blooms though. Could be because I've been snipping it and making more plants from it. I love the red foliage. Is it an annual? Does it seed if I let it bloom?

Has your BES vine grown very much? I have been thinking of trying one up an arbor, but it would need to grow at least eight feet tall. So I need something pretty aggressive for an annual. Is yours growing up a trellis?

Very pretty garden! I am amazed to see hosta growing in Florida. Your rose of sharon collection is beautiful! I used to grow those in Atlanta. I like your dracaenas, and that morning glory photo is gorgeous!

Darla, you really have a lot of old faithful plants that love to grow in your yard, even when you don't feel like tending them. They look great. Praying that you will soon be able to enjoy working in your yard.

Your gardens look despite the heat. Your gardens don't look neglected but you know what you are used to doing. I know it is hard to be limited. One of these days I'll have to get mine elbow done but not before it swells for another year or so.

Darla, I'm glad to hear your arm is improving. I know what you mean about neglect. I haven't spent time in the garden until today since the garden tour. It appears yours is doing well without you! Jean

Everything looks so lush in your gardens, well except for the bug infested ones. I have holes in all my potato plants and no matter what I spray on them, they just keep getting more holes. Something is munching down on them big time. Your poor hibiscus, I hope the cat turns out to be a fun butterfly or moth for you to enjoy. The Red really pops on the chairs! The new addition is wonderful and Jenny will be so happy there. Get back to 100% soon :-) Today: I am thankful for the children on this earth. They bring such joy to our life…

It sure seems like all of your flowers love your garden despite your heat. Here even the Coneflowers start to wilt in the 80's, guess they get the same way as the people around here that can't handle the heat. I love that Dahlia! None of mine came back this year.

There are always morning glory's blooming around here, but come to think of it, I don't remember seeing any this year. Maybe it's just because I haven't had time to look for them.Note to self: Make time to see the glory's!